Are you looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner idea? Look no further than lemon basil chicken salad! This refreshing and flavorful salad is packed with tender chicken, bright lemon, fragrant basil, and a variety of other delicious ingredients. It's perfect for a light meal on a hot day, or as a side dish for a larger meal. With just a few simple steps, you can have this delicious salad on the table in no time.
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FANTASTIC LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD
An incredibly fantastic chicken salad, perfect for summertime entertaining! Also great tossed with cooked bow-tie pasta, which makes a more substantial meal. This is so delicious, one of my all-time favorite chicken salads!! Slightly adapted from a Paula Deen recipe.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, salt, pepper and onions. Add to chicken mixture (add pasta if using), tossing gently to coat.
- Cover and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.1
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Lemon Basil Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by COMOCOOK
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Poach chicken breasts and cool. Finely chop chicken, celery, and basil. Add mayo, sour cream and seasonings. Mix and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 920.5, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD
Make a chicken pasta salad for dinner tonight. A homemade dressing with garlic, basil and Parm makes it delicious.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
- Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
- Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
LEMONY CHICKEN SALAD
Every busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing salad ahead of time. And your family will enjoy a marvelous meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in the chicken, celery, green pepper, apple, onion and parsley. Cover and chill for several hours. Stir in walnuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES
Chop an apple for this lemon-basil chicken salad! Our Lemon-Basil Chicken Salad with Apples includes toasted slivered almonds for extra crunch.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix mayo and lemon juice until blended.
- Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
- Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
LEMON CHICKEN SALAD
This succulent chicken salad features tender chicken, crunchy snow peas, red onions and an array of spices nestled in a creamy lemon accented dressing.
Provided by sal
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon pepper, basil and parsley. Add chicken, peas, onion, lettuce and almonds and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 333.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-SESAME DRESSING
This main-dish salad is inspired by chicken larb, which is a dance of contrasts: light but rich, with tender meat, crunchy vegetables and seasonings that span sour, sweet, spicy and savory. This recipe dresses lean-but-juicy ground chicken or turkey with sesame oil, fresh lemon, miso, ginger, basil and celery, but there are many ways to adapt it: You could sauté crumbled tofu or cubed salmon instead of the chicken; or add yuzu kosho, wasabi paste or fried garlic. It's good on its own, or with roasted potatoes, grains, salad greens, soba noodles or wrapped in nori.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, poultry, salads and dressings, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-low. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook, breaking up into small pieces, until opaque and just cooked through, 3 to 6 minutes. (You're not looking to brown the meat here, which would risk drying it out.) Remove from heat to cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together the miso, lemon zest and juice, ginger and 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.
- When the chicken is no longer hot (warm or cool both work), use a slotted spoon to add it to the bowl with the dressing, leaving any chicken juices behind. Stir to combine. Add the sliced celery, celery leaves, basil and sesame seeds; stir to combine. Taste, and if it needs more spice, add black pepper; if it's bland, add salt; if it's dry, add sesame oil. Eat warm or at room temperature. (Leftovers will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.
Provided by Lillian's Kitchen
Categories Chicken Breasts
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil and lemon zest.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can thinly slice the cucumber and onion with a sharp knife.
- To make the chicken salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and let it cool completely. Then, shred the chicken and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, combine the chicken with the other ingredients.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Conclusion:
Lemon basil chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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